Care Assistant

6 days ago

Newcastle upon Tyne, Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom Be Caring Full time
Make a Difference in Your Community – Join Be Caring as a Full-Time Care Worker
Are you someone who naturally cares for others - perhaps a friend, neighbour or family member?
Why not use your experience to support people across your local community, with full training, stable hours, and meaningful work you'll feel proud of?

Be Caring is recruiting:

  • 4 x Female Drivers
  • 4 x Female Walkers

Covering areas across Newcastle, including: Fawdon, Gosforth, Kenton, Heaton, North Jesmond and Dinnington (NE2, NE3, NE7, NE13).

Why Join Be Caring?
  • We pay fairly for your time: No pay-per-call here You're paid for the full block, from the first call to the last.
  • £12.82/hr (Drivers) | £12.25/hr (walkers)
  • 45p per mile for drivers & 20p per mile for cyclists
  • Bonuses worth up to £925 – including a new starter bonus, refer-a-friend, annual bonus, and even a birthday voucher
  • Flexible full-time hours
  • Fully funded induction & qualifications (including Level 2 Health & Social Care)
  • Support for you – with our 24/7 Employee Assistance Programme, union membership, and a team who truly care.
Working Hours

Your working hours will be aligned with our shift patterns, which include early starts, late evenings and weekend working:

  • Early shift: 7:00am - 3:00pm
  • Late shift: 3:00pm - 11:00pm

We'll agree your working pattern together, setting a 2 week rota which includes:

  • Alternate full weekends
  • Every Saturday or every Sunday
  • Agreed evening availability
What You'll Be Doing

You'll support people in your local community to:

  • Live independently and confidently
  • Stay connected with others
  • Achieve meaningful personal outcomes
  • Stay safe, respected, and well-cared for

Whether it's helping with medication, preparing meals, assisting with personal care, or being a friendly face, you'll be making a real difference every single day.

No Experience? No Problem.

Whether your brand new to care or returning after caring for someone close to you, we provide comprehensive training:

  • 1 week classroom-based induction
  • 2 days shadowing with experienced colleagues
  • Ongoing online learning modules

You'll also gain training in:

  • Mental health and capacity (Oliver McGowan Tier 1)
  • Moving and positioning
  • Medication and nutrition
  • Dignity, respect, and professional boundaries
Ready to Start a Role Where You Feel Valued?

As an employee-owned organisation, every colleague has a voice – and a real stake – in the way we run things. When you join Be Caring, you become part of a team that's people-first, values-led, and proud to go Above & Beyond.

Apply today and our friendly recruitment team will be in touch.

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